North Carolinians love a Carolina dog “all the way” — topped with chili, slaw, onions, and mustard. Nothing more, and nothing less.
Banana Pudding
A Southern interpretation of an English trifle, banana pudding knows no season, only devotion.
Fish Muddle
San Francisco has cioppino. Provence has bouillabaisse. Southerners, particularly in North Carolina, have muddle. It’s our classic Southern fish stew made from the catch of the day.
Crook’s Corner Shrimp & Grits
Perhaps no version of this Southern classic is more renowned than the one that the late Bill Neal created for Crook’s Corner.
Vanilla Honey Cake
A sweet and simple way to brighten up your table — just add flowers.
Strawberry Sonker with Dip
Sonker is the signature dish of Surry County. This large, juicy cobbler can be made with almost any fruit, and even sweet potatoes.
Blueberry Coffee Cake
This mouthwatering coffee cake is made even more scrumptious with the addition of fresh, ripe blueberries. You’ll never want to make coffee cake without blueberries again.
Honey Buns
This just-sweet-enough pastry is a little like a spiced yeast roll.
10 Casserole Recipes from the Our State Archives
We've collected a selection of tried and true casserole recipes that have been featured over the decades -- some of which were published when we were still called The State. You'll want to bookmark this page for your summer potluck dinners.
